Eguh Nnamdi’s Nugget
Topic: THE PHARISEES
Word: Matthew 23:2 NLT
"The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses."
Here’s My Take:
MODERN DAY PHARISEES:
1. Legalism & Ritualism: Emphasize external observance (rules, traditions, metrics) as the path to righteousness, not inner heart change. Tradition is not bad. But using it as a measure of divine qualification is not appropriate. It limits the expression of God’s grace and creates an avenue for a return to the Law.
The danger of these rituals and traditions in the Church is that those who strictly observe them may begin to think they are already righteous simply because of those practices. As a result, they pay less attention to their souls and minds...
They tend to ignore the “little foxes” that spoil the vine—the hidden issues of the heart. Today, many can pray and fast effectively, yet lack love. At the slightest provocation, their true nature surfaces. But these things often do not matter to them, as long as they are keeping the traditions.
Conclusion:
"Both the Pharisees of old and the modern-day Pharisees are more interested in self-righteousness than in the righteousness that comes through repentance."
🎵 Song:
We give you all the Glory
We give you honour
We give you all the Glory
We give you Honour
Prayer: May the Lord liberate His Church from the modern day Pharisees. In Jesus name. Amen.
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